Read. That habit that many have forgotten. However, there are a few who still have a book in their hands, whether on paper or digital, and use what little free time they have to progress in reading it.
However, a large percentage of the population, whether Spanish or the world, will not get a book read a year. Others will far exceed it. If you want to be in that second group, you need to get into the habit of reading. But also that you like to do it. So, We are going to give you some tips so that you can know the stories, not only from one book, but from many, annually.
The most cultural challenge: reading many books
It may seem silly. But reading books has many advantages. If you read one it is already an achievement; However, what I propose is that, at least a month, a story that begins and ends falls through your hands.
Saving a little time is not difficult, and you will reap huge benefits from it.
Now, how to achieve it?
Have your own reading corner
It is very important to have a place to relax and immerse yourself in reading. Reading while you are waiting for your children to do their homework, or having the television on, is not the best, because the concentration will not be the same.
An armchair, a lamp. All this in a quiet corner of your home it will be enough to embark on the story that is waiting to be told in your mind.
Choose books by being guided by what you like
There are many different literary genres and you will surely like one more than another. If you do not know, then I propose that each month choose a book on a theme different: romantic, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy ...
In this way, you will refine your tastes since, if you did not like it, it is because that genre may not be for you. With all that, I suggest you try a couple of times. Maybe it's not the genre itself that you don't like, but the story of that book.
Spend a little time reading each day
Like I said before, we can always take a few minutes to read. Therefore, think about your day, about everything you have to do, and choose a moment in which you will be able to get hold of a book without being interrupted by anyone. Even if it's half an hour.
Believe me, if the story catches you, in the end you will want to spend more time and, not only that, but you will take the next book with more enthusiasm because you will expect to feel the same as the previous one.
If you don't like the book, put it down
For many, this is sacrilege. But when you do not have the habit of reading, if you have in your hands a book that you do not like, or when it is time to read you do anything but that, it is not the time for that story.
Then, always have one or two substitutes on hand with which you can follow your literary routine on a daily basis. Thus there will always be a reservation that will be waiting for its turn just in case the first option has not been the right one.
5. Look for books that attract your attention, do not be guided by fashions
Going by the best-selling books is the worst thing you can do. I have nothing against it, but true literary treasures are not among those lists. Sometimes it is better to do a little research and get carried away by the impression, either the cover or the synopsis, to buy and read it.
There will be time to read the books that appear the most in newspapers, magazines, television or the Internet.
And it is that reading more books a year is not difficult, you just have to consider it as a challenge. But one of those that you are really going to meet. Keep in mind that you can choose from 300 pages and, divided into the days of the month, you get 10 pages per day. What are you waiting to start with the first one?